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News: Recording

New Ogogo Release on III Records

June 19, 2007

III Records releases OGOGO Solo View album. In the idiosyncratic Igor's Solo View album, the Los Angeles-based “classical avant-garde" composer and guitarist presents eight compositions with experimental pedigree. Listeners hear a distressing sketch of the aged, organ-playing Bach; the amusing alto sax player Charlie Parker; a philosophizing Key ...

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News: Event

Monterey Jazz Festival's Youth Groups Perform at National Steinbeck Center's Summer Music Series

June 19, 2007

The Monterey Jazz Festival and the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas are proud to announce their Summer Jazz Concert Series, featuring the 2007 MJF Summer Jazz Camp Vocal Soloists and Combos, and the MJF's Monterey County All Star High School Band. The concerts will take place at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas. The Wednesday, June ...

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News: Music Industry

Fifty Years of Stax and Soul Music Honored by U.S. House of Representatives

June 19, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Soulsville, the nonprofit parent company of the Stax Music Academy, Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Soulsville Charter School, announced its gratitude today to the United States House of Representatives for honoring the 50th Anniversary of Stax Records with House Resolution 154, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. At the ...

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News: Event

Lineup Announced for Chris Williams, Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Performance

June 17, 2007

The OC Pavilion (www.ocpavilion.com) is pleased to announce the lineup for the one-night only Chris Williams and The Jazz Nightlife Renaissance concert, featuring a 10-piece jazz ensemble. The performance will be held June 23, 2007, starting at 8:00 PM. Select seats are still available by calling the OC Pavilion box office at 714-550-0550. Chris Williams has ...

News: Performance / Tour

Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele Opens for Latin/Jazz Percussionist Pete Escovedo (Cyber Jazz)

June 13, 2007

Cyber Jazz recording artists Gemini Soul w/ Ajamu Akinyele opens for Latin/Jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo Saturday - June 16th @ The San Jose Juneteenth Festival. Cyber Jazz recording artists Andre Ajamu Akinyele (Ah-jah-moo + Ah-kin-yay-lay) on bass & programming; Jon O'Bergh on keyboards, piano & programming; Andrew Foster on percussion; and Alex Marks on drums will ...

News: Event

Monterey Jazz Festival and Monterey Museum of Art Present Special Concert June 26, 2007

June 13, 2007

The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leader in jazz education since 1958 and winner of the 2005 and 2006 JazzTimes Readers' Poll for Best Festival, is pleased to announce a special concert on June 26, 2007 at the Monterey Museum of Art at 8 pm, with special guest MJF Artist-In- Residence, Grammy winning trumpeter and composer Terence ...

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News: Recording

Billy Joe Shaver Taps John Carter Cash on New Spiritual Album 'Everybody's Brother'

June 12, 2007

Billy Joe Shaver's been thinking about making a spiritual album for a long time, but like everything in his life, he approaches spirituality on his own terms. “Somebody called this album 'honky tonk gospel,'" Shaver says chuckling. “I kinda like that." Shaver is describing Everybody's Brother, his August 7, 2007 release on Compadre Records, a division ...

News: Event

The Vault VIP Welcomes Vibraphonist Alex Burke

June 11, 2007

The Vault VIP, located inside the OC Pavilion, is pleased to welcome Alex Burke on June 15 starting at 8 PM. Once a basement vault for a large bank, The Vault VIP has been transformed into a plush lounge with hightop tables, leather sofas, intricate art pieces and romantic lighting. Alex Burke's mastery of the vibraphone ...

News: Performance / Tour

Steve Weingart Touring with Warren Hill

June 11, 2007

Jazz/Funk Keyboard virtuoso Steve Weingart (Steve Lukather's El Grupo, Dave Weckl Band, Nu Alliance) will be performing with Warren Hill on the following dates and festivals: 06.16.2007 Modesto CA United States Warren Hill Group at SOS Club 06.23.2007 Denver CO United States Summerfest at Coors Amphitheater 07.01.2007 Tuscon AZ United States Fund Raiser for Tuscon Jazz ...

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News: Festival

Marcia Miget Jazz to Perform at San Rafael Street Painting Festival

June 3, 2007

MARCIA MIGET JAZZ TO PERFORM AT SAN RAFAEL STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL On Sunday June 10, 2007, North Bay musician Marcia Migt will be performing 1 pm on the Main Stage, Court and 'C' Streets, at San Rafael's Italian Street Painting Festival. This will be her twelfth appearance at the festival. A “maestra" of many elements, her ...